27
Jun
Jun
Clean Slate Promotes Dishonesty – Bin it!
27/06/2014 An OIA released by the NZ Herald today reveals that more than 115,000 offenders in NZ have had their convictions hidden thanks to the absurd Clean Slate Act. “We […]
25
Jun
Jun
Collins congratulated on latest victims’ initiative
Collins congratulated on latest victims’ initiative 25/06/2014 The Sensible Sentencing Trust has congratulated the Justice Minister, Judith Collins on the latest initiative to help protect victims. The Victims Orders against Violent […]
20
May
May
Tolley Doesn’t ‘Vet’ It !!!
Sensible Sentencing Trust is incensed at Police Minister Anne Tolley’s announcement this afternoon that she will introduce legislation to enable the Police to charge for its vetting service. SST National […]
25
Mar
Mar
Insanity Acquittals Antiquated
Critics of mental health legislation are championing a change in the way those acquitted of offending due to insanity are dealt with by the Courts. Auckland man Max McGowan was […]
20
Mar
Mar
‘FLASH’ recalled to prison – prompts call to rethink parole
The Sensible Sentencing Trust is calling for an overhaul of the parole system after yet another dangerous offender has been recalled to prison after the Parole Board had released him. […]
19
Mar
Mar
Parole Board Gets It Wrong, Again
The Sensible Sentencing Trust is outraged that yet another prisoner released on parole is on-the-run and terrifying New Zealand residence. “Once again the Parole Board has got it wrong,” Ruth […]
18
Mar
Mar
Labour Just Doesn’t Get It
Labour only has itself to blame for its dismal poll results and will need to have a close look at long-term strategy if it is stand any chance at the […]
18
Mar
Mar
Justice Minister Congratulated
The Sensible Sentencing Trust says the agreement to allow cross sharing of information between New Zealand and the United States is a constructive and practical tool to combat crime and […]
13
Mar
Mar
Justice Minister Judith Collins on the Right Track with Datalab
Justice Minister, Hon Judith Collins, thrills the Sensible Sentencing Trust with her comments in regards to the Justice Sector Annual Report becoming more readily available to the public and the […]
10
Feb
Feb
Sensible Sentencing Trust applauds further criminal history information sharing.
The Sensible Sentencing Trust has applauded the announcement of further criminal history information sharing between New Zealand and Australia, however it is calling on the Government to make this public […]